Rat - Dragon Love Compatibility in Chinese Astrology

Considered as creatures of the animal world, the Rat and Dragon appear to be exact opposites not only in terms of physical size but also personality traits. And yet in Chinese astrology, the two share quite a good compatibility quotient as far as love is concerned.

High points of a Rat-Dragon love match

Love compatibility between these signs is quite high since they are both share certain essentially personality traits. One of the most important among these is an extroverted nature which makes them happy to be among people. Indeed the Rat thrives on the very verbal and social exchange that their large circle of friends and acquaintances offer. The Dragon too shares this search for people and interests than can inspire him/her from within. Both have incredible reserves of energy and can be found happily involved in several activities at the same time. While the Dragon is attracted to the world in the world of creativity and self-expression, the Rat is eager to get involved in any activity or experience as long as it is interesting and new. Thus both the Rat and Dragon can be found to lead socially hectic lives, hosting parties, meeting friends for Sunday brunches and then going out to the theater in the evenings.

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For all their love of socializing, neither the Rat nor the Dragon is a mere social butterfly. The Rat has an extremely nimble mind which can quickly absorb the basics of any situation or task at hand. The Dragon too is attracted to projects which have a definite element of challenge. Thus together, the couple is likely to possess an enthusiastic approach to life and best of all they can add substance and vitality to common ideas and projects. The Dragon will helps the Rat bring focus to his/her scattered ideas and ensure that things remain not only talk but translated into action. The Rat on the other hand can articulate the big picture for the Dragon who is often driven by impulses and lets ego come in its way. Thus the two make a great team, keeping each other interested and opening the doors to new perception. The compatibility quotient for this couple is especially high when they are business or professional partners as well.

The sexual chemistry between the Rat and Dragon lovers is also likely to be great. They both have strong sex drives and they enjoy meeting each others’ needs. More than that the Dragon’s self-assurance and solidity is exactly what the Rat requires to overcome a sense of insecurity that he/she always feels but is reluctant to show the world. At the same time, the Rat armed with ingenuity and liveliness is one of the few signs that can stand up to, and indeed, make light of the Dragon’s assertiveness.

Challenges of a Rat-Dragon love match

One of the most important sources of conflict in a Rat-Dragon pairing is likely to emerge from the very different personalities of the two. A Dragon, as one of the most dynamic animal signs in the Chinese zodiac system, is used to being the center of attention wherever he/she goes. Even though initially the Dragon may be pleased to find a partner the breadth of whose social circle can match his/her own, over time he/she might resent not being the most popular half of the relationship. The Dragon may find his/her Rat partner equally sought-after by friends, acquaintances and exes, unlike the Rabbit or Pig partner who might have been happy to let the spotlight shine on the other person. Add to this the obliviousness of the Rat to his/her partner’s insecurities or perhaps even a cool tendency to brush them away with a witty remark and the Dragon might find his/her hackles being raised.

Another problem which is relationship might suffer from is a clash of wills. If there is one conspicuous flaw in the Dragon’s personality it is an overarching egoism. Like the powerful mythical creature who breathed fire, the human counterpart of this symbol believes that he/she is always right and expects to be obeyed by everyone around. This might not go down well with the Rat who, the Dragon may eventually discover, has a mind of his/her own. Unlike a Rabbit or Pig partner who might have been able to negotiate the Dragon’s egoistic nature with more tact and diplimacy, the Rat will simply shrug away the giant lizard’s demands and scurry away to where he/she is more comfortable. Thus in order to make their relationship compatible as well as long-lasting, the Dragon would have to learn to be less controlling while his/her Rat partner would need to be more respectful to the former’s many positive attributes.